12/20/2025
🎄🎅 A Christmas & New Year Message from Our Whippersnapper 🎅🎄
This morning was one of those moments that reminds you what really matters.
Our beloved Whippersnapper, WWII Marine Corps veteran Sergeant Frank “Whippersnapper” Wright, wanted to personally wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Today was our usual Coffee at the Post, a Saturday tradition built on camaraderie, conversation, and brotherhood. What made it especially meaningful is that Whippersnapper got up a little earlier than usual, on a Saturday no less, just so he could be there with us. That simple act speaks volumes about who he is and the love he has for his Marine family and this community.
At over a century of life lived, having served our nation during World War II, Whippersnapper continues to show us what commitment, humility, and fellowship look like. Sitting around drinking coffee, sharing laughs, and listening to his stories is a reminder that history is not just something we read about, it’s sitting right next to us, still leading by example.
Moments like these are priceless. They connect generations, strengthen bonds, and remind us why we gather,
not just for coffee, but for each other.
Thank you, Whippersnapper, for your service, your presence, and your continued inspiration. Wishing everyone a safe, peaceful, and joyful holiday season, and a New Year filled with health, purpose, and unity.
-Gunny Marvin
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